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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was brought out 18 months later than the FP8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FH25 scores versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Panasonic FP8

 FH25 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FH25

 FP8 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FP8

 FH25 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH25 versus Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 compared to the FP8.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH25 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and FP8.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP8
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Panasonic FP8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $300